As the crowds of football fans sit in the stands enjoying the homecoming game, the marching band anxiously awaits their half-time performance along with the golden girls and cheerleading teams.

“Out of the parade, pep rally, and game, I love performing at the field show the best,” said sophomore Marquise Williams. “It gives us a chance to show off what we have spent a long time practicing.”

For the last five weeks, the band has stretched, exercised, trained, and practiced two hours, three times a week to perfect their routines for the homecoming celebrations.

“You have to have great rhythm and coordination to be able to play, march, perform, and breathe at the same time,” said senior Kayla Pruitt. “We spend a lot of time working on this after school.”

With about 15 new musicians this year, the band has grown to 34 people. These extra performers added a lot to the overall look and sound of the band.

“We’re bigger, better, and more coordinated than last year,” said Williams. “The band is able to represent the school in a positive light; it’s a great experience that really shows school spirit.”